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Object Number
995-29-10/73456
Display Title
Carved human face of whalebone
Descriptions
Object Description
Carved human face of very porous yellowish whalebone. Oval shape with smiling open mouth, prominent nose, and inset eyes. Leather hanger at top.
Inventory Description
Carving, whalebone, human facial features, perforated, leather strap
Classification
- Carving
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960-1989
Culture
- Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
Canada
North America / United States
North America / United States
Materials
Whalebone
Dimensions
Overall: 17.6 x 13.5 x 7.9 cm (6 15/16 x 5 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73456
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1960-1989 - 1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1960-1989 - 1995)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| |
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|
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| |
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|
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| |
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|
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| |
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|
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| |
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|
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Canada | |
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Sculpture
|
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| |
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Raw Material
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| |
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Club
Raw Material |
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